The most rewarding aspect of NBA 2K is in NBA 2K21 MT the MyCareer route, and the exact same is true for this year's game. You make a player, spec out them for a situation, and build them further by focusing in certain basketball skills and stats. For instance, I built my guy for a point guard who can thread the needle when dishing assists, but one who can also easily complete with driving layups or midsize jumpers.

Once you've settled in your template and stat potentials, you go through a brand new yet familiar story of being a young, forthcoming player leading in the NBA draft. Notable celebrities like Michael K. Williams, Djimon Hounsou, and Jesse Williams play roles on your cinematic-style story and deliver powerful performances. However, while some dramatic or pivotal moments draw you in for only a beat, it does not actually add up to sensibly connect to a narrative front. There is a cheesy romantic subplot, petty player drama, a thread about your daddy who apparently passed away but shows up in flashbacks (he is played with Jesse Williams and doesn't look a day older than a own player, so which was confusing), and a somewhat shady family friend who will become your agent. Really, it's fancy set-dressing to usher you in the full roster of MyCareer actions.

Like previous iterations, the level of depth that goes into building your player stays the most powerful hook--that involves working your way to the starting lineup as an NBA player as you perform through seasons, gaining endorsements, getting swagged out in new clothes and Buy 2K21 MT sneakers, and playing in competitive pickup matches online.